1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Le Permissionnaire is a 1914 by Auguste Lepère, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows three versions of the same soldier. He’s walking with a cane, wearing a hat and a heavy coat, and carrying a bag. In the background, there’s a small town with buildings and a church steeple. The middle sketch is rough and messy, while the other two are cleaner but still simple. The soldier looks tired, like he’s been marching a long time. His posture and the way he holds his cane suggest he might be hurt or just worn out. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like this.
Louis-Auguste Lepère (30 November 1849 – 20 November 1918) was a French painter and etcher. Lepère is also considered a leader in the creative revival of wood engraving in Europe.
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